Matthews Marking Systems announces the release of two fast dry solvent-based inks for its Viacode L-Series thermal ink jet (TIJ) printer. The new inks, LS-6020 and LS-6021, were designed to utilize TIJ printing at industrial speeds on a variety of no…

Favorable oil-to-gas price ratios driven by the production of natural gas from shale continue to drive a renewed U.S. competitiveness that is boosting exports, and driving greater domestic investment, economic growth and job creation within the busin…

In its third edition of the latest study, Ceresana forecasts global revenues generated with pigments to increase to US$34.2 billion in 2020. Pigments are mainly used in the production of paints and varnishes as well as the coloring of plastics and co…

Graphic Resource, Inc., a full-service company providing consulting, sales, technical expertise, and training for customers in the graphic arts industry, is now an authorized reseller of Kodak VERSAMARK D-Series Imprinting Systems.
With this addit…

The Dow Chemical Company has been named a winner of the 2013 U.S. Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award for its development of EVOQUE Pre-Composite Polymer Technology. This Dow innovation helps coatings formulators improve paint performance pr…

Labelexpo Asia 2013 reached new visitor heights as it celebrated its 10th anniversary edition. Held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) during Dec. 3-6, show organizer Tarsus reports that the four-day exhibition was attended by a nu…

Global consumption of sleeve labels is forecast to grow at a calculated annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% in the 2014-2019 period, according to a new market report by Smithers Pira.
Sleeve label consumption is projected to reach 6,425 million m₂ i…

A new report from PCI Films Consulting forecasts that flexible packaging demand in the Middle East and Africa will grow by around 5% p.a. over the next five years as confidence in the region’s growing economy encourages inward investment and gr…